2026 Hyundai Tucson problems

Filed Nov 9, 2026 · MO

The windshield keeps cracking. The tiniest microscopic rock will crack the windshield. Literally only a tiny scratch turned into a huge crack within hours. Safelite wouldn't seal it because it was too close to the edge of the windshield. A quick google search and of course for YEARS Tucson owners have been complaining about this. There is constant hwy construction where I live. I will be replacing my windshield weekly at this rate. God forbid I actually get into an accident with this car. A deer leaped into onto my 2016 HRV in June and cracked my windshield.. and didn't even break through to the other side, just smashed it.

Filed Nov 1, 2026 · Lights · TN

My 26 Hyundai Limited’s design control buttons on the lower dash to be unreadable. I’ve contacted Hyundai Customer Service thus far response has been there are no recalls. The issue presents a safety issue when driving and trying to locate the button while driving. Help.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Driver assistance · 6,173 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and merging into traffic, the vehicle experienced phantom braking, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road while in busy traffic. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed about the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V316000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 6,173.

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle was in a significant crash which smashed in the front end and popped both front tires during which the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle is available until the insurance company moves it to salvage. Since the airbag did not deploy my fiance suffered a concussion from hitting the steering wheel. The problem has not been investigated by anyone other than insurance. No warnings of system problems were on prior to the failure to our knowledge.

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Seat belts · IL

Summary of Safety Defect: The rear center seat belt female buckle assembly is severely crushed due to a design or clearance defect. This damage occurs during normal use when folding down the rear seats. The vehicle is nearly brand new, and the rear seats have only been folded down twice. When the male end is inserted, it will latch into the crushed female housing but immediately becomes permanently stuck. Safety Risk: In the event of an accident or emergency evacuation, an occupant restrained in the rear center seat could become trapped in the vehicle due to the jammed buckle mechanism. Alternatively, the compromised plastic and metal casing could fail entirely under the stress of a crash, leading to structural breakdown of the restraint and potential occupant ejection. Additionally, this defect completely removes the vehicle's utility for a family of five. Because the middle seat cannot be safely utilized, I am unable to transport my family of five safely. Dealer / Manufacturer Actions: The vehicle was presented to D'Arcy Hyundai for diagnosis and repair. The service department denied warranty coverage, claiming the component suffered "external damage" rather than a manufacturing defect. This decision was escalated directly to Hyundai Corporate, who reviewed the dealer’s findings and formally backed the denial of coverage. A review of online consumer forums reveals that this is a widespread design flaw reported by many other Hyundai owners facing similar buckle damage from normal seat operation. The manufacturer refuses to acknowledge that standard operation of the folding seats directly damages their own critical safety components.

Filed Oct 1, 2026 · Lights · TN

I own a 2026 Hyundai Tucson Limited and am reporting extremely poor daytime visibility of the entire lower row of touch-sensitive controls on the center dashboard. The illuminated symbols and status indicators are so dim in normal daylight, and especially in bright sunlight, that they are difficult to see while driving. This includes the climate controls and heated/ventilated seat controls. The ventilated-seat control is a particularly concerning example because I can press the control but cannot reliably determine whether it is OFF, LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH without looking closely at the panel. The controls function properly, but their status is essentially invisible in daylight, requiring the driver to divert their attention from the road. Increasing the vehicle’s interior/instrument illumination does not adequately correct the problem.This appears to be an illumination/design issue affecting the new\-generation Tucson, rather than a failure unique to my vehicle. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate the inadequate daytime visibility of these controls as a potential driver distraction and safety concern.

Filed Sep 27, 2026 · FL

The "Consider Taking a Break" advisory comes on as far too often creating a dangerous distraction. As an example: when traveling on a straight road with the cruise control on and making no significant steering inputs other than that required to keep the vehicle going straight, the alert would come on about every 4 minutes. Sometimes it would repeat in as little as 1 minute. This went on for more than 40 miles on [XXX] between [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · Driver assistance · ME

1.Driver Attention Warning (DAW). A sudden chime rings three times, the volume on my radio is cut. I am immediately distracted and look down at my dash. It is a picture of a steaming coffee cup with a note saying, “Consider Taking A Break”. At 55 mph, I am traveling 80 ft/sec. My eyes are diverted from the road for 2 seconds. There is a standard 1.5 second reaction time for my foot to reach the brake. The optimal mechanical braking distance for a 2026 Hyundai Tucson at 55 mph is approximately 104 feet under ideal, dry conditions. 2 sec =160ft 1.5 sec = 120ft Optimal braking=104ft --------------------------------------- Best case stopping =384ft Now, if there is a downhill, wet, or icy conditions, sand and gravel if I have to choose the ditch to avoid an obstacle that I would have seen 3.5 seconds earlier, I could conceivably be unable to stop for over 500 feet, putting myself and/or others at great risk of injury or death. The DAW is an annoying and unnecessary distraction at best, and a potentially fatal distraction in the gravest of circumstances. I declare that it is a serious safety hazard and request firmly that it be permanently disabled on my 2026 Tucson 2. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) When I am backing out of my driveway into the immediate travel lane (not crossing a lane), my steering wheel vibrates and the brake is remotely applied and not by my choosing if a vehicle in the OTHER lane (which I am not entering) passes by. If two, three, four or more vehicles pass in the lane that I am not traveling, my car is rendered helplessly stopped while vehicles in my travel lane come around the corner toward me and find me stopped against my will right in front of them. This is an annoyance at best, and another grave circumstance at worst. This RCCA feature is putting myself and/or others at great risk of injury or death. I declare that it is a serious safety hazard and request it be permanently disabled on my 2026 Tucson.

Filed Sep 2, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · SC

Sudden uncommanded high engine revving 4000 rpm with loss of forward acceleration while driving. ISG (Idle Stop n Go) indicator on dashboard turned yellow and system could not manually override. Vehicle was turned off. After car turned back on after about 30 minutes It entered a Protective Limp Home Mode, which cleared the systems. All seemed back to normal. It was advised to have vehicle towed to the dealer where purchased. The vehicle has only 4,000 miles and 9 months old. To date the dealer could not replicate the malfunction and could not find any abnormalities In the codes.

Filed Aug 31, 2026 · Driver assistance · NY

I lease a brand new 2026 Hyundai Tucson from Hyundai of [XXX] in [XXX] onXXX. I later discovered that there was an open recall on the vehicle dated XXX almost two months prior to my taking delivery of the vehicle. I've tried to secure a loaner car from the dealership in order to get the recall resolved but have been told it would be months before a car is available. From my understanding, this vehicle should not have been delivered with an open recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)